Last Updated: March 2026
VKPrep uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used. This page explains what cookies we set, why, and how you can manage them. For questions, contact privacy@vkprep.ai.
These cookies are required for VKPrep to function and cannot be disabled. They include session authentication tokens, security cookies (CSRF protection), and preference settings such as accessibility options.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| vkprep_auth | Stores your authentication state | 30 days |
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with VKPrep. This helps us improve features, fix bugs, and prioritize development. We use privacy-respecting analytics that anonymize IP addresses.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga / _gid | Google Analytics — page views and user flows | 2 years / 24 hours |
| vkp_analytics | VKPrep internal feature usage tracking | 1 year |
When you sign in with Google or LinkedIn, those services set cookies to facilitate the OAuth flow. We have no control over these third-party cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google auth cookies | Facilitates Google OAuth sign-in flow | Varies |
| LinkedIn auth cookies | Facilitates LinkedIn OAuth sign-in flow | Varies |
These cookies remember your preferences within VKPrep, such as your selected interview mode, language, theme settings, and notification preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| vkp_prefs | Stores UI preferences (theme, mode, etc.) | 1 year |
Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent VKPrep from functioning correctly.
Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
In-App Preferences: Once logged in, you can manage your analytics cookie preferences from your Account Settings page.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via a banner on VKPrep or by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.